Bronchial pneumonia is an inflammation that develops in the tissues of the walls of bronchioles. Most often it occurs against the background of a cold or seasonal infection - it becomes their complication. Therefore, some symptoms of ailments may be similar. But the principles of treating bronchopneumonia in adults differ from the treatment of colds. And starting the fight against the disease, this must be taken into account.
Non-drug treatment of bronchopneumonia in adults
The cause of the disease are both viruses and bacteria. Most often in the body of patients are found such harmful microorganisms, as pneumococcus or streptococcus. Their active reproduction causes a rise in temperature, lethargy, weak cough and malaise.
To quickly cure bronchopneumonia in adults, medications alone are not enough. It is very important to create proper conditions for recovery:
- An obligatory component of therapy is observance of bed rest. The room, where the patient is, must be regularly ventilated. It should maintain normal humidity.
- The diet is important. Limit a person with bronchial pneumonia in food is not worth it. You just need to adjust its diet so that it becomes vitaminized, balanced and nutritious.
- Useful for segmental bronchopneumonia in adults and physiotherapy. But you can start them only after the temperature normalizes. It is advisable to perform inhalations and sternal massages.
How to treat bronchopneumonia in adults with antibiotics and other drugs?
The main treatment regimen for bronchopneumonia, as a rule, includes antibiotics, sulfonamide and antimicrobials. Before prescribing antibacterial medicines, sputum sampling should be performed. This is necessary in order to determine to which substances sensitive
In addition, drug treatment involves taking:
- mucolytics - drugs that dilute sputum and promote its early elimination (Lazolvan, ATSTS, Bronholitin, Bromheksin);
- antihistamines;
- antipyretic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Paracetamol, Ibuprofen);
- vitamin complexes.